2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Communications Technologies & Support School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, communications technologies and support was ranked #32 in the country. In fact 14,826 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Communications Technology/Support Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 18 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value programs for communications technologies and support students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Featured Communications Technologies & Support Programs
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BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
Top 10 Best Communications Technologies & Support Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Bossier Parish Community College the best value school in the Southeast Region for communications technologies and support students. Bossier Parish Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the small city of Bossier City.
Bossier Parish Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,284 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communications technologies and support majors at Bossier Parish Community College accumulate an average of around $14,900 in student debt.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Guilford Technical Community College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Communications Technology/Support Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the medium-sized suburb of Jamestown, Guilford Technical Community College is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Guilford Technical Community College are $7,665 a year. Communications Technologies & Support majors at Guilford Technical Community College take out an average of $37,625 in student loans while working on their egree.
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The excellent programs at Indian River State College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best communications technologies and support schools in the Southeast Region . Indian River State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce.
Indian River State College undergraduate students pay an average of $10,201 in tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, communications technologies and support majors at Indian River State College accumulate an average of around $14,915 in student debt.
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Out of the 18 schools in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, AI Miami International University of Art and Design landed the # 4 spot on the list. International Fine Arts College is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Miami.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at International Fine Arts College are $19,354 per year. Communications Technologies & Support majors at International Fine Arts College take out an average of $39,356 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $272, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Belmont University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best communications technologies and support schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the large city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Belmont are $38,430 per year. On average, communications technologies and support graduates from Belmont take out $24,241 in student loans while working on their degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $990.
In addition to its great value ranking, Belmont is in the top 10% of all schools on our Best Communications Technology/Support Schools in the Southeast Region list.
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The Art Institute of Atlanta landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communications technologies and support programs. Located in the city of Atlanta, Ai Atlanta is a private for-profit college with a small student population.
Ai Atlanta undergraduate students pay an average of $19,354 in tuition and fees each year. Communications Technologies & Support majors at Ai Atlanta take out an average of $40,579 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $291, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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East Tennessee State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communications technologies and support programs. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Johnson City.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ETSU are $12,740 per year. Communications Technologies & Support majors at ETSU take out an average of $22,500 in student loans while working on their egree.
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Full Sail University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for communications technologies and support students. It came in at #8 on the list. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate student at Full Sail University are $25,687 a year. While working on their degree, communications technologies and support majors at Full Sail University accumulate an average of around $29,835 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $403.
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SAE Institute - Nashville landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value communications technologies and support programs. SAE Institute - Nashville is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Nashville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SAE Institute - Nashville are $33,199 per year. The average amount in student loans that communications technologies and support majors at SAE Institute - Nashville take out is $14,750. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $192, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Ringling College of Art and Design ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Communications Technology/Support Schools in the Southeast Region list. Ringling College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Sarasota.
Ringling College undergraduate students pay an average of $51,170 in tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, communications technologies and support graduates from Ringling College carry an average student debtload of $27,000. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $1,236.
Request InformationBest Communications Technologies & Support Colleges by State
Explore the best communications technologies and support colleges for a specific state in the Southeast region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 142 |
| West Virginia | 41 |
| Mississippi | 22 |
| South Carolina | 47 |
| Florida | 959 |
| Virginia | 132 |
| Arkansas | 2 |
| Alabama | 33 |
| Kentucky | 38 |
| Georgia | 692 |
| Tennessee | 339 |
| Louisiana | 35 |
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Other Related Communications Technologies & Support Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Communication - New Media
Explore the digital frontier as it relates to today's communications strategies with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
With an online bachelor's degree in communication you'll have the opportunity to pursue a multitude of career options. From journalism and social media, to public relations, advertising and mass media, earning your BA in communication will allow you to strategize and communicate your ideas.
Effective communicators are always in demand, no matter the industry. The Master's in Communication degree from Southern New Hampshire University is a cutting-edge program designed for forward-thinking professionals.
Majors Related to Communications Technologies & Support
Communications Technologies & Support Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | 7,518 |
| Audiovisual Communications | 6,229 |
| Communications Technology | 915 |
| Other Communication Technology | 164 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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